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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,994.06, 4,491.29 and 914.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,994.06, 4,491.29 and 914.21 is: 1,371.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,994.06 : 4,491.29 = 914.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,994.06/4,491.29 = 914.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,994.06x = 4,491.29 × 914.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,994.06x = 4,105,985.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,105,985.11/2,994.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.38

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